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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $15,879

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $14,116

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201720172017
ModelBeetleISISIS
TrimSE200t300350
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,020 $37,825 $40,200 $41,370
Base Invoice $23,058 $35,178 $37,386 $38,474
Premium Package 2,500 1,140 700 1,140
Floor mats 235      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130      
Premium Plus Package   345 345 345
225/40YR18   0 0  
Blind spot warning system   600 600 600
Navigation system   1,735 1,735 1,735
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500 500
Cargo mat   105 105 105
Rear spoiler   389 389 389
Premium Package 2,150 1,049 644 1,049
Floor mats 185      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100      
Premium Plus Package   317 317 317
225/40YR18   0 0  
Blind spot warning system   552 552 552
Navigation system   1,604 1,604 1,604
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460 460
Cargo mat   65 65 65
Rear spoiler   259 259 259
Options (change) 2,865 4,814 4,374 4,814
Options (change) 2,435 4,306 3,901 4,306
Destination 850 975 975 975
Total Price $27,735 $43,614 $45,549 $47,159
Total Invoice $26,343 $40,459 $42,262 $43,755

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,509
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,062
Model Year2018201720172017
ModelBeetleISISIS
TrimSE200t300350
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9293, 8293, 8293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$27,735$43,614$45,549$47,159
Adjustments for Features0-4,370-5,870-4,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,735$39,244$39,679$42,789
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$435$3,545
Total Invoice$26,343$40,459$42,262$43,755
Adjustments for Features0-4,054-5,446-4,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,343$36,405$36,816$39,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$411$3,295

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2018201720172017
ModelBeetleISISIS
TrimSE200t300350
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Mirrorlink support$0   
SD Card slot$25   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,710$7,080$8,580$7,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,370$5,870$4,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,054-5,446-4,055

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182017
ModelBeetleIS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in110.2 in
Length168.4 in184.3 in
Width71.2 in71.3 in
Height58.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,013 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested80032%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 200t

225/40YR18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

225/40YR18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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